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SO18 1NQ

Manor Farm Road

Bitterne Park

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Detailed insights for SO18 1NQ

Overview

Postcode SO18 1NQ is located in an urban city, within the Bitterne Park area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Bitterne West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bitterne West is £58,940 per year. The median sale price in Bitterne Park is £285,000 (around £318 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is St Denys, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Bitterne West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,251 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bitterne West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bitterne West is £58,940 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from SO18 1NQ.

Flood risk

High

Bitterne West near SO18 1NQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Denys located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO18 1NQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

St Denys

N/A

Walking directions to St Denys
0.6 mi

Bitterne

N/A

Walking directions to Bitterne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO18 1NQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside ParkLargeWalking directions to Riverside Park

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
2,814.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.62(+38%)
Shoplifting
17.7(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.01(-2%)
Vehicle crime
8.85(+139%)
Public order
5.06(-17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
86.97%
Irish
7
2.68%
Other White
7
2.68%
Other
5
1.92%
Chinese
4
1.53%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
35.68%
No qualifications
44
20.66%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
46.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
24.44%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.48%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.44%
Other social rented
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Bitterne Park

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £318
Sales (last 12 months): 195
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £360K

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Bitterne Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bitterne Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£370,000£357
Semi-Detached66£325,000£340
Terraced16£271,250£312
Flats61£157,500£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bitterne Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bitterne Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,000£129,750£248,000£198,750
2017£277,500£132,000£258,000£200,000
2018£269,950£140,000£267,250£240,000
2019£304,000£165,000£260,000£220,000
2020£319,000£145,000£278,500£221,500
2021£360,000£156,000£282,500£252,000
2022£375,000£170,000£315,000£280,000
2023£365,000£170,000£297,500£264,000
2024£350,000£169,500£325,000£270,000
2025£344,000£165,000£310,000£300,000
2026£390,000£145,000£347,500£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bitterne Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bitterne Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£234£266£238
2017£284£246£270£229
2018£295£238£267£270
2019£307£269£261£236
2020£295£235£293£248
2021£338£261£289£289
2022£372£295£317£288
2023£375£273£319£312
2024£368£269£333£298
2025£374£262£330£328
2026£350£255£345£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bitterne Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bitterne Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 1NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO18 1NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025Flat B, 55, St Catherines Road, Southampton, SO18 1LTFlatsLeasehold£167,500
17 Feb 20262, Nursery Road, Southampton, SO18 1NSDetachedFreehold£475,000
25 Jul 202594, Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
20 Oct 202527A, Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NNFlatsLeasehold£125,000
04 Aug 2026Flat 44, Home Spinney House, River View Road, Southampton, SO18 1UDFlatsLeasehold£81,000

Schools

In the SO18 1NQ postcode area, located within Bitterne West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SO18 1NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of SchoolsCommunity school
0.4 miPrimarySt Denys Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.4 miSecondaryBitterne Park SchoolFoundation school

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO18 1NQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO18 1NQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar17 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NNWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miPremier Express11 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NNWalking directions to Premier Express
0.2 miPremier113a St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2FSWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miSt Deny's Convenience Store113 St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2FSWalking directions to St Deny's Convenience Store
0.2 miTesco Express12-18 Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FXWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,381
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO18 1NQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Phil Webb

Bitterne Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Darren Paffey

Southampton Itchen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouthamptonE06000045
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthampton ItchenE14001499
WardBitterne ParkE05015494
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bitterne WestE02003562
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 014DE01017177
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO18 1NQ

Is SO18 1NQ (Bitterne West) safe?

The area around SO18 1NQ records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SO18 1NQ?

The median sale price around SO18 1NQ in Bitterne Park is £285,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO18 1NQ?

There are 13 schools close to SO18 1NQ, including Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (Outstanding), St Denys Primary School (Good) and Bitterne Park School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SO18 1NQ?

The closest station to SO18 1NQ is St Denys, about 891 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO18 1NQ?

SO18 1NQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO18 1NQ (Bitterne West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen covering SO18 1NQ is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Webb (Labour Party).

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